The Creative Circus

www.creativecircus.edu

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,740

2019 Student Loan

2.94%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

144

97.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45.1%

41 Graduates

About

The Creative Circus is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at The Creative Circus were Graphic Design (21 degrees awarded), General Design & Visual Communications (19 degrees), and General Writing (12 degrees).

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Creative Circus. 72.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (34 degrees), 4.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Creative Circus is $16,740, which is $4,755 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at The Creative Circus is $16,740

In 2021, 35% of undergraduate students attending The Creative Circus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,740

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at The Creative Circus was $16,740.

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Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of The Creative Circus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at The Creative Circus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.06% with respect to 2020, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Creative Circus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.94%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at The Creative Circus was 2.94%, which represents 2 out of the 68 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

The Creative Circus had a total enrollment of 144 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at The Creative Circus is 141 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 97.9% of students enrolled at The Creative Circus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Creative Circus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.8% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 8.33% Hispanic or Latino, 4.86% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at The Creative Circus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (27%) and Black or African American Female (7.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Creative Circus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 144 students. The full-time enrollment at The Creative Circus is 141 and the part-time enrollment is 3.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Creative Circus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Creative Circus was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), The Creative Circus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Creative Circus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
99 enrolled students
Black or African American
19 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Creative Circus is 68.8% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 8.33% Hispanic or Latino, 4.86% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 26 more women than men received degrees from The Creative Circus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Creative Circus is white (34 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at The Creative Circus is Graphic Design (21 degrees awarded), followed by General Design & Visual Communications (19 degrees) and General Writing (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Creative Circus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded), English (12 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Creative Circus are Software developers (512,509 people), Other managers (213,286 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,355 people), Postsecondary teachers (138,985 people), and Computer occupations, all other (126,828 people).

The most specialized majors at The Creative Circus in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded), English (12 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Creative Circus are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at The Creative Circus are Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees awarded), English (12 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Creative Circus are Computer Systems Design (624,915 people), Elementary & secondary schools (430,603 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (320,555 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (133,225 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (122,678 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Creative Circus.

Most Common (2021)

Graphic Design
21 degrees awarded
General Design & Visual Communications
19 degrees awarded
General Writing
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Creative Circus was Graphic Design with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at The Creative Circus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at The Creative Circus, which is 0.381 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (42).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Creative Circus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at The Creative Circus in General Writing, which is 3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at The Creative Circus in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 8.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from The Creative Circus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at The Creative Circus is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Creative Circus is white (34 degrees awarded). There were 4.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

6.9% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
25 degrees awarded
White Male
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Creative Circus is white female (25 degrees awarded). There were 2.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (9 degrees).